Chapter 7
I'm so glad Jack is with Joey now, at least she's not alone. It was really good to talk to her, but I could hear the fear in her voice. My dad, Dougie and the other Capeside officers are getting ready to head over to the school and try to get the rest of the students out. Jack said that some of the teachers had their classrooms locked down and had gotten as many students to safety as possible from what he could tell when he ws making his way down the halls.
Grams is sitting alone near the windows. Mr. McPhee is sitting at the bar talking to Mitch. Mrs. Leery and Gretchen are sitting at a nearby table. Drue is outside trying to call his mother. My dad and Doug are huddled in a corner with the other officers discussing the situation. I go over to sit with Grams.
"Jack will get back to Jen. They'll be alright," I tell her.
"I know that, dear," she says, smiling and patting my hand, "I am praying for all those children."
I glance out the window then back towards my dad and brother.
"I'm praying for the officers going in, as well." She squeezes my hand and smiles at me.
"Thanks."
I get up and walk towards my dad.
"So whats going on Pops?"
"We're leaving now. We'll be back just as soon as we can Pace."
"Dad, I'm coming with you. Joey's in there, so are Dawson, Jack, Jen and Andie."
"Pacey, I don't think that's a good idea."
"Please Pops." I pleading with him.
"Fine, you stick with Doug and do exactly as he says. You understand?"
"Yes, sir."
I feel relief and intense fear as I follow Doug to his car parked out front. I'm relieved to not be sitting around worrying about whats going on but I'm scared. This is all way too real. A shooting in Capeside, who would've ever dreamed this would happen.